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Fiction Riot announced the launch of its Curated Submission Platform (CSP) to encourage filmmakers around the world to submit their premium video content for a chance to be added to its library of fast fiction series. The company is promoting its “Million for Million” initiative, offering $1 million US dollars to the first content creator whose episode garners 1 million unique views. Moreover, with Ficto’s industry-first streaming revenue-share model assured by blockchain-based smart contracts, all creators - even those who don’t receive a million views - will still be paid meaningful, ongoing royalties based on viewership.

Hitachi is showing off their new SK-HD1800 Progressive Scan, Global Shutter CMOS Production Camera at NAB. It offers full HD progressive scan throughout the entire camera chain. Utilizing HITACHI’s new generation 2/3” CMOS Global Shutter image sensors, it easily adapts to a wide range of difficult LED lighting conditions and large LED displays. The SK-HD1800 has motorized remote filters and delivers flawless high-performance in mobile trucks, TV studios, houses of worship, arenas and other venues. The SK-HD1800 camera system is capable of multiple High Dynamic Range profiles and retains all the popular functions and features of the Hitachi’s existing camera line.

Initially developed for the 2014 World Cup for use by HBS, and later evolved for the ARD German Public News Broadcaster Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR), Helmut FX leverages the EditShare Flow API to integrate Adobe Premiere Pro project files and user configuration capabilities within the post-production workflow.

Tongal announced this year’s winners of the CineSpace Short Film Competition, which screened last weekend at the Houston Cinema Arts Festival (HCAS). Director Richard Linklater (Boyhood, Dazed and Confused) selected the 5 winning films from a stellar group of finalists.

Panasonic Systems Solutions Company of North America will feature a wide range of 4K visual, 4K professional imaging and audio solutions for houses of worship at the WFX Conference and Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The EQ1 Series 4K Professional Displays, PT-RZ120U 1-Chip DLP™ SOLID SHINE Laser Projector, AW-UE150 4K 60p Professional PTZ Camera, AW-RP150 Touchscreen Remote Camera Controller, AK-UC4000 4K HDR and HD Slow Motion Camera System and RAMSA Audio Speakers will all be featured at Booth #501 from November 14-15, 2018

Limelight Realtime Streaming enables organizations to stream live video from anywhere in the world to anywhere in the world in less than a second, providing online viewers with the same experience enjoyed by broadcast viewers. The solution leverages the industry-standard WebRTC video format and Limelight’s global edge network to deliver scalable, broadcast-quality, realtime video streaming that can be viewed in all major web browsers without the need for special software or plug-ins.

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Brink of Extinction
Anna Louisa first became interested in Faroese ponies because of a children's book. She soon learned that these enchanting creatures, ponies by size but often called horses due to their strength, were almost extinct. Between 1850 and 1920 large numbers of them were exported from their home in the Faroe Islands. By 1960 there were only five left in the wild. Fortunately they have made a remarkable comeback due largely to "the lady with the horses.

A Car Thief Accidentally Becomes An Uber Driver In This Delightful Short Film - “That’s not my heart you’re breaking, no those’re my balls.” It’s a Vimeo Staff Pick, which is a good sign, but this thing delivers. A thieving thief who’s actions only become more thiefier the more he thieves, suddenly finds himself completely enmeshed in crazy situations, but as he just rolls with it with an admirable (except the thievery part obvi) amount of confidence he somehow wins you over.

You got to see this - and share this. In Rising, a diverse but divided neighborhood struggles to survive rising floodwaters and bias in the heart of America. The original short film by director David Nutter and screenwriter Lena Waithe asks the question, “why does it take a disaster to bring us together?”
Rising is a powerful film that takes us back to where we started with Love Has No Labels, reminding everyone to see each other as humans above all else. The film captures the poignant story of a diverse neighborhood coming together in a flood, rising above their differences to support each other in a time of need.

Hardly Working / Katie Goes Viral - Are you waiting to get famous by posting videos to the web? Katie's meme went viral. And now that she's in high demand from all the hollywood big wigs, she doesn't have to talk to, acknowledge, even SHARE A ROOM with these LOSERS

This reality-based video series follows product ideas from original concept to completion. From prototyping to funding, each season of the series focuses on ten project submissions as they come to life.
Watch the latest episode or binge watch. The latest episode is: “Manufacturing Steps for Ladder Alert”.

By using sophisticated yet affordable video editing software and equipment, it is now possible to create fake videos that are so realistic that they can fool almost anyone. Check out this great article from BuzzFeed regarding how filmmaker Jordan Peele created his own fake Obama video. This is brilliant and should be shared with everyone who has eyeballs and ears and cares about the world.

German engineering firm KUKA Robotics is prototyping a robotic arm that works with a MakerBot 3D printer to speed up the manufacture of robotic arms. Parts can be printed, retrieved and installed by a robot.

Introducing Virgin Australia Spin Class, the world’s first in-flight cycling studio. We've partnered with Virgin Active to help our guests work up a sweat in the sky on long haul flights, and even earn Velocity Frequent Flyer Points for every kilometre they cycle, and enjoy exclusive change room and shower facilities to refresh before returning to their seat. Gear up to try Spin Class for yourself! Ok, yes, this is a april fools joke!

Video content is important - vital even - but most is created to reach as many eyeballs/ears as possible. All of a sudden an old idea has become "new" again because people have an amazingly wide range of interests and they want to know more about specific subjects. The new/old concept is called the podcast - audio and video – and folks are discovering them in droves. They don't tally their audience in million but thousands but they're dedicated and loyal thousands. No wonder a few services like Luminary, Spotify, Pandora – are rushing to become the go–to source for podcasts that meet your specific need for your information, news and yes entertainment. Even marketers are finding them valuable educational/informational tools.

Inform and engage employees and customers with live and on-demand events in Microsoft 365
Live events enable anyone to create live and on-demand events that deliver compelling communications to employees, customers and partners. Events use video and interactive discussion across Teams, Stream, or Yammer and can be as simple, or as sophisticated as needed. Up to 10,000 attendees can participate in real-time from anywhere, on any device, or catch up later with powerful AI features that unlock the content of the event recording.

Available on both Apple App Store and Google Play Store, it is among the top 10 social apps on Google Play Store (India). Roposo recorded more than 10 million installs on the Play Store with a rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars. On its website, it claims to have more than 25 million downloads.